5 Eating Patterns to Avoid
Our relationship with food can be complicated. Here are five strategies to avoid secret snacking, mindless munching, and more.
4 Steps to Eating Less Sugar
Looking to reduce your sugar intake? Here are a few easy-to-implement strategies.
PUMPING IRONY: Typecast
Can certain personality traits protect us from cognitive dysfunction as we grow old? New research holds out some hope, but I have my doubts.
7 Tips for Eating a Raw-Foods Diet
Thinking about trying a raw-foods diet? These tips, including easing into raw foods and eating warming spices, might help ward off digestive distress.
Afternoon Darjeeling Iced Tea
Darjeeling tea is sold in two main varieties: first flush and second flush. For iced tea, the more assertive notes of second-flush teas are ideal.
Low-Fat Diets Linked to Low Testosterone
Higher-fat diets are associated with higher levels of testosterone, according to three small studies.
A Simple Secret to Running Better
Turns out distraction might be one of the keys to a better running performance, according to a recent study.
CLIMATE CHAMPION: SCAPE Studio
This transformative climate project — that uses "oyster-tecture" to combat shoreline erosion — offers surprising hope for the future.
The Murph Challenge
This challenging workout — 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, and 300 squats bookended by one-mile runs — is more popular than ever. World-record holder Alec Blenis talks about how to tailor it to your unique skill level.
How to Buy, Store, and Use Dates
Whether as a standalone snack or an ingredient in your next recipe, this sweet fruit deserves a place in your kitchen.
Kashmiri-Style Tea With Saffron and Almonds
This tea brings together the flavors of spiced tea with the freshness of a green tea.
CLIMATE CHAMPION: Kiss the Ground
This transformative climate project — focused on regenerative agriculture — offers surprising hope for the future.
PUMPING IRONY: Is There a Pharmacist in the House?
The pandemic has pushed pharmacists into primary-care territory traditionally dominated by physicians, and some policymakers believe convenience and expense argue for giving them even more latitude to test and treat. The American Medical Association begs to differ.
What Is the Skin Microbiome?
Turns out our skin has as many microbes as our gut. Here's why that matters for health.
5 Moves You’ll See in Alpha
Ready to tap into your inner Alpha athlete? Try these staple movements from our strength-building signature group training program.
Do the Chemicals in Single-Serve Coffee Pods Disrupt Hormones?
A recent study looked at estrogenic chemicals in pod-brewed coffee. Here's what it found out.
CLIMATE CHAMPION: Reef Life Foundation
This transformative climate project — which uses IntelliReefs to help rebuild coral reefs — offers surprising hope for the future.
Make-Your-Own (Healthier) Deep-Dish Pizza
Enjoy a feel-good pizza night in less than 20 minutes with an at-home version of this featured favorite from the LifeCafe menu at Life Time River North at One Chicago.
How Nature Supports Our Mental Health
Here's how nature supports our mind and mood — and how to get more of it.
Dragon Well Chinese Green Tea
Longjing (or Dragon Well) is one of the most famous Chinese green teas. Here's how to brew a perfect cup.